Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Corps of Engineers), [then First Lieutenant] Richard Freeman McAdoo (ASN: 0-50609), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 26 July 1950, near Yongdong, Korea, the regimental combat team to which Captain McAdoo’s company was attached was threatened by strong enemy action on the flank in addition to heavy frontal attack. Hearing of this, Captain McAdoo without orders, proceeded seven miles over hazardous routes to contact the regimental combat team commander and make personal reconnaissance of the flank where his unit could be used. Returning to the company, he led it forward and established it on the flank where the hostile threat was eliminated. By his bold initiative and exemplary courage and military ability, Captain McAdoo rendered invaluable assistance to the hard-pressed infantry team. His actions reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    November 1965 – July 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (October 26, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Richard Freeman McAdoo, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Forces, from November 1965 to July 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McAdoo and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    65th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Richard Freeman McAdoo, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant McAdoo, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Richard Freeman McAdoo, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer, Office of the Chief Engineer, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McAdoo and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Richard Freeman McAdoo, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Division Engineer, Omaha, Nebraska, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McAdoo culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Richard Freeman McAdoo, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 2d Engineer Construction Group, in Korea, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McAdoo and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.